On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 30, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
When a person goes to the doctor for a checkup the last thing they want to hear they have is cancer. One immediately thinks the worst when they get this bad news. But, occasionally a cancer misdiagnosis occurs which can be a medical malpractice situation and cause...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 28, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Many Lake Charles residents work in the healthcare industry. There are thousands of good nursing and nursing assistant jobs in the area that are well-needed. But, on-the-job injuries are common for nursing staff and can lead to these injured employees needing...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 23, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
When a health care provider’s care is below the industry standard of care and injuries result, this is known as medical malpractice. For Louisiana residents, this means they go to their healthcare providers for treatment or diagnosis of a problem, and end up...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 21, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
How does a Louisiana resident determine if the injury they sustained in the workplace was ‘work-related’ or not? This is a question that can often stump workplace accident victims, as they may have to prove their injury was related to the work they...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 18, 2017 | Wrongful Death
It is a reality of Louisiana driver’s life that they share the roadways with 18-wheelers. Essential to the economy to transport people and goods, they can be seen hurrying down the highways. Though federal and state laws regulate much of the trucking industry,...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 16, 2017 | Blog
On a seemingly normal drive to work, you may be sipping some hot coffee from behind the wheel as you approach an intersection. However, while you may be slowing down, the motorist behind you may not be exercising the same level of caution near the red stoplight. All...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 14, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Finding a job is difficult enough, so when a Louisiana resident finds a job, they usually work hard to keep it. In the process, they may overlook duties that an employer is supposed to fulfill, and the negligence in so doing might lead to workplace accidents.Workplace...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 10, 2017 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
As the weather improves and schools let out for holidays, people may engage in recreational activities, like boating. Summer weather allows boaters and passengers to enjoy the fresh air and unwind. However, in the process of unwinding, people may end up having a...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 9, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Many lists are published yearly about the most hazardous workplaces and common issues that cause workplace accidents, such as improper communication or machine guarding. But, there are more basic risks that can cause workplace in any sector.As summer approaches,...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 2, 2017 | Car Accidents
When someone is injured in a car accident, it is not possible to quantify the suffering they endured. The physical scars may be visible and serve as a reminder of what the car accident victim went through, but the emotional scars are just as painful and can often take...
